No:55 Restaurant and Bar

Name: No:55 Restaurant and Bar
Address: 55 Portland St, Manchester, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom, M1 3HP
Telephone: 0161 433 7580
Price range: £26 to £40
Rating: 3.9

3.9

21 Reviews

£26 to £40

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No.55 Restaurant & Bar celebrates the vast array of culture and diversity in modern Manchester to present healthy and inspiring British cuisine to our guests.

The aim of our No.55 Restaurant & Bar is simple: to bring you comforting reassurance or an adventurous experience every time you visit.

Led by our Executive Chef Tan Farrell, our expert team of chefs have carefully curated a menu which boasts an appetising selection of modern British grills, with plenty of vegan and free-from options available.

We pride ourselves on championing local suppliers who are passionate about fresh, sustainably-sourced ingredients, and are constantly evolving our menu.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sep 28, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

Experiences are available.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
British, Afternoon Tea, Meat
Hours of operation
Dinner Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
0161 433 7580
Website
https://www.claytonhotelmanchestercitycentre.com/restaurants-bars/55-restaurant-and-bar/
Payment options
AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Nathaniel Farrel

Location
55 Portland St, Manchester, Greater Manchester M1 3HP
Neighborhood
Manchester
Cross street
Located inside Clayton Manchester City Centre Hotel on Portland St.
Parking details
None
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Afternoon Tea with Prosecco
£25.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Sample our ever-evolving seasonal menus and indulge in the best of Britain with our newly-launched Afternoon Tea experience. With floor-to-ceiling windows allowing views of Manchester city centre throughout the day, the chic and tranquil setting of No.55 Bar presents a charming venue for your afternoon tea. Our fresh, seasonal menus feature a selection of finger sandwiches, warm scones with jam and cream and a selection of sweet treats (as well as vegan and vegetarian alternatives), which will be served with a glass of prosecco and your choice of tea or coffee.

Olives£3.50
extra virgin olive oil, Maldon sea salt
Hummus£5.00
cumin roasted chickpeas, basil, warm focaccia; Allergens: Cereal containing Gluten (wheat), Sesame Seeds
Crispy Whitebait£5.50
tartare sauce, lemon; Allergens: Fish (whitebait), Milk / milk products, Eggs, Mustard
Artisan Bread£6.00
whipped Guinness butter, Maldon sea salt; Allergens: Cereal containing Gluten (wheat), Milk / milk products

To Start

Soup of the Day£6.00
artisan bread, whipped butter; Allergens: Cereal containing Gluten (wheat), Milk / milk products
Heritage Tomatoes£8.50
burrata, basil; Allergens: Milk / milk products
Salt & Pepper Calamari£8.50
lemon mayo, chili and coriander; Allergens: Molluscs (calamari), Milk / milk products, Eggs, Mustard
Pressed Ham Hock£6.00
piccalilli, sourdough toast; Allergens: Cereal containing Gluten (wheat), Milk / milk products, Mustard
Caesar Salad£9.00
herb croutons, Caesar dressing, parmesan, soft boiled egg; Allergens: Fish (anchovies), Cereal containing Gluten (wheat), Milk / milk products, Eggs, Mustard
Torched Citrus Cured Salmon£9.00
mint yoghurt, cucumber jelly, dill; Allergens: Fish (salmon), Milk / milk products

From the Grill

Served with roasted tomato, warm shallot ketchup, dressed rocket, french fries or hand cut chips. Sauces ($2): Peppercorn (Allergens: Milk / milk products), red wine jus (Allergens: Sulphur Dioxide), blue cheese (Allergens: Milk / milk products), garlic & herb butter (Allergens: Milk / milk products)

Butchers Cut£22.00
Sirloin
- 240g£25.00
Ribeye
- 280g£29.00
Grilled Pork Loin£17.00
Chicken Breast£16.00
Cheeseburger£16.00
brioche bun, gherkin, tomato, gem lettuce, burger sauce; Allergens: Cereal containing Gluten (wheat), Milk / milk products, Eggs, Mustard
Vegan Beyond Meat Cheeseburger£15.00
vegan brioche bun, gherkin, tomato, lettuce, vegan burger sauce; Allergens: Cereal containing Gluten (wheat), Mustard

From the Stove

Duck Breast£22.00
confit duck leg, quinoa, hoisin, orange, coriander, 5 spice jus; Allergens: Cereal containing Gluten (wheat), Soya, Sesame Seeds
Guinness Battered Haddock£16.50
split minted peas, hand cut chips, tartare sauce, lemon; Allergens: Fish (haddock), Cereal containing Gluten (wheat), Eggs, Mustard
Wild Mushroom Orzotto£15.00
torched leeks, pumpkin seeds, vegan cheddar, chives, finished with truffle oil; Allergen: Cereal containing Gluten (wheat)
Pan Seared Salmon£18.00
brown shrimps, peas, leeks, white wine sauce; Allergens: Crustaceans (shrimps), Fish (salmon), Milk / milk products, Sulphur Dioxide
Vegan Thai Yellow Curry£16.50
steamed wild rice, Thai cucumber salad, coriander, sesame seeds; Allergens: Soya, Sesame Seeds
Crispy Gnocchi£13.00
basil, pesto, parmesan cheese, pine nuts; Allergens: Nuts (pine nuts), Cereal containing Gluten (wheat), Milk / milk products

Sides

French Fries£4.00
Hand Cut Chips£4.50
Guinness Battered Onion Rings£4.50
Allergen: Cereal containing Gluten (wheat)
Tenderstem Broccoli£5.00
lemon oil, parmesan; Allergen: Milk / milk products
Sesame & Soy Bok Choy£5.00
Allergens: Soya, Sesame Seeds
Wild Mushroom Fricassee£5.00
Allergen: Milk / milk products
Heritage Tomato Salad£5.00
basil, shallots
Truffle and Parmesan Fries£5.00

To Finish

Lemon and Rhubarb Pavlova£8.00
caramelised meringue, rhubarb gel, coconut ice cream; Allergen: Eggs
Salted Caramel and Banana Tart£8.00
caramac crème, mint; Allergens: Cereal containing Gluten (wheat), Milk / milk products, Soya, Eggs
Mini Nutella Doughnuts£8.00
white chocolate dipping sauce; Allergens: Nuts, Cereal containing Gluten (wheat), Milk / milk products, Soya, Eggs
Apple & Cinnamon Tarte Tatin£8.00
vanilla ice cream; Allergens: Cereal containing Gluten (wheat), Milk / milk products, Soya
Flourless Chocolate Cake£8.00
crème fraiche, variation of orange; Allergens: Milk / milk products, Soya, Eggs
Selection of Local Ice Creams and Sorbets, Honeycomb£7.00
Allergens: Milk / milk products, Soya)
Selection of Local and Irish Cheeses£12.00
seasonal accompaniments, artisan crackers; Allergens: Cereal containing Gluten (wheat), Milk / milk products, Soya, Celery & celeriac, Mustard

Wine

White Wine

Los Romeros Chardonnay, Chil
Fresh and fruity, shows plenty of tropical fruit aromas with citrus and stone-fruit flavours on the finish
- 250ml£8.00
- Bottle£25.00
Pontebello Pinot Grigio, Venezie, Italy
Light, bright and crisp with delicate apple and pear flavours
- 250ml£10.50
- Bottle£31.00
La Campagne Viognier, Pays d`Oc, France
Classic peachy-apricot flavour
- 250ml£9.00
- Bottle£27.00
Son Excellence Sauvignon Blanc, France
Fresh and zesty white, with citrus, blackcurrant leaf and tropical fruit notes
- 250ml£10.00
- Bottle£30.00
Pouilly-Fumé, Domaine Chatelain, France
Displays a fine, aromatic character and great intensity, with notes on flint and gun smoke
- Bottle£50.00
Gavi di Gavi, Enrico Serafino, Italy
Floral and citrus aromas, with a minerally, dry palate
- Bottle£50.00
Les Sarments Chablis, Vignerons de Chablis, France
Subtly flavoured with citrus and floral notes
- Bottle£53.00

Red Wine

Luis Felipe Edwards Lot 18 Merlot, Chile
Black and red cherry, spicy plum and blackcurrant
- 250ml£8.75
- Bottle£27.00
La Campagne Shiraz Pays d`Oc, France
A rich, juicy wine with a soft, spicy palate
- 250ml£8.75
- Bottle£27.00
Élevé Pinot Noir, Vin de France, France
Shows cherry and blueberry flavours on the soft palate, finishes with a hint of spice
- 250ml£10.25
- Bottle£33.00
Portillo Malbec, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina
Ruby-red wine displaying a fresh and fruity nose, enhanced by hints of plum, black berries and a touch of vanilla
- 250ml£12.00
- Bottle£36.00
Don Jacobo Rioja Crianza, Bodegas Corral, Spain
Abundant raspberry aromas mingle with sumptuous cherry; layered with a creamy barrique character
- 250ml£13.50
- Bottle£39.00
Passori Rosso, Veneto, Italy
A rich, smooth red wine, showing plum and dried fruit notes
- Bottle£40.00
Chianti Superiore, Il Leo, Ruffino, Italy
Vibrant and generous aromas reminiscent of violet and cherry with a well-balanced palate
- Bottle£49.00

Rosé Wine

Marchesini Pinot Grigio
- 250ml£10.50
- Bottle£33.00
Whispering Hills Zinfandel, California
A slightly medium-dry rosé
- 250ml£9.00
- Bottle£28.00

Champagne & Sparkling

Galanti Prosecco Extra Dry, Italy
Typical fruit spectrum of apple and pear with a hint of peach, followed by a fine, persistent soft fizz
- 250ml£8.25
- Bottle£45.00
Galanti Prosecco Rose Extra Dry, Italy
Refreshing with light summer fruits and a hint of white peach
- Bottle£41.00
Louis Dornier et Fils Brut, France
A light, fresh, vigorously youthful Champagne with a fine, elegant, slightly lemony nose, lively mousse and long, crisp palate
- Bottle£75.00
Louis Dornier et Fils Brut Rosé, France
Amber-coloured rosé with classic summer-fruit aromas, backed by fresh citrus and apple-pastry notes on the palate
- Bottle£75.00
Laurent-Perrier La Cuvée Brut NV, France
Light, floral and elegantly fruity style, showing citrussy grapefruit and orange blossom notes
- Bottle£130.00

Bottled Beers

Heineken£5.75
Birra Moretti£5.50

Non-Alcoholic Beer

Heineken 0%£5.00

Draught Beer & Cider

Stella Artois
- Half£4.00
- Pint£6.50
Orchard Pig Cider
- Half£3.50
- Pint£6.00

Bottled Cider

Rekorderlig Pear£7.00
Rekorderlig Strawberry & Lime£7.50
Rekorderlig Wild Berries£7.50

Soft Drinks & Juices

Coca Cola£4.00
Diet Coke£4.00
J2O Orange & Passion Fruit£3.75
Red Bull£4.50

Juices

$3.50

Orange
Apple
Cranberry
Pineapple
Lychee

Water

Harrogate Spring Water Still
- 330ml£3.00
- 750ml£4.50
Harrogate Spring Water Sparkling
- 330ml£3.00
- 750ml£4.50

What 21 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

3.9

3.9 based on recent ratings

3.7Food
3.6Service
4Ambience
3.7Value

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ElaineC
Manchester
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Once again outstanding service especially by restaurant manager I think she was called Nichola? Couldn't do enough for you. I have a severe allergy and eating out is scary. But not here. Beautiful surrounds amazing food with top class service highly recommend 👌
AJ
AlisonJ
Manchester
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We stayed through the Groupon offer and got the 2 course dinner and breakfast included. The evening meal and breakfast were both great! Would recommend staying here and will be staying again in the future.
k
keithu
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on September 10, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Nice place to eat and great service Will defo return
SL
SarahL
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had a fabulous afternoon tea The staff were lovely vwry friendly and nothing too much trouble Nikita was outstanding she is a credit to the hotel and the team she works alongside
BJ
BlakeJ
Amsterdam
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great ambience with a view of the street below. The service was excellent and the food was delicious. We went for the meal for 2, which was very good value and cooked to perfection. Would highly recommend.
L
Louis
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on September 5, 2022
overall2food2service2ambience3
It took over 40 minutes for them to bring out our afternoon tea. The sandwiches were incredibly boring with not much selection and they had clearly been left out for a while before serving as the bread was nearly stale. The scones were rock hard and tastless, however the jam and cream were well presented and nice. The sweet slection was fairly good, nice carrot cake and toffee tart with macarons dotted about to fill up the space. I'd booked for the afternoon tea for 4 with prosseco and luckily I had a voucher for the meal so I did not pay full price, however if I would of had to pay the full price, £100, I would've left feeling utterly robbed and unsatisfied. The £47 groupon voucher I had did alleviate the pain somewhat, but I will not be returning for afternoon tea there anytime soon. The hotel itself looked very pleasant and the setting was immacualte, the staff were also very nice, just a really big shame about the food selection, quality and wait time. I would not recommend going unless you have voucher like I had.
AO
AliceO
Manchester
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on August 12, 2022
overall2food2service1ambience3
Bought a deal when booking the hotel, but we must of told them a zillions times but they treated us like we weren't important, to say when I booked I said it was anniversary! The service was very poor, my husband asked for a drink which they forgot. They didn't ask if everything was OK or that we needed anything, then when we were waiting for desserts menu we then had to tell them about the offer we got again! They quickly git the menu but by this time we couldn't wait to go after we rushed pudding through. Food was bland.
M
Mark
Glasgow
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on August 11, 2022
overall1food1service1ambience2
Booked a table for 8pm. On arrival, staff were Somewhat confused about the booking; greeted by “can I help you with something?” Service very very slow. Food took ages. Menu was uninspired to say the least. Burger was served overdone in the extreme. Atmosphere and seating arrangements weren’t great. No wonder it was quiet. Described as a “fine dining experience”- fake news of the highest order! Will not be back!
AH
AndrewH
London
14 reviews
vip
3.0
14 reviews
Dined on August 6, 2022
overall3food3service4ambience4
Nice relaxed oasis in busy city centre. Disappointing over cooked steak but salmon risotto and smoked salmon excellent
MI
MarkI
Manchester
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on July 29, 2022
overall4food4service2ambience2
Staff friendly and helpful, but do need some basic training, didnt give enough time to make choices. Staff all disappeared making up tables for breakfast, leaving us waiting over 40 minutes for our desert to arrive after asking why taking so long. Bottled Wine very expensive
B
Belle
Cheshire
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on July 22, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience3
Very limited menu choice as we had a groupon voucher and treated differently to other dining guests. Given a piece of paper as a menu Limited healthy choices of food on menu. Server didn’t know what was included in the deal and had to ask ! Breakfast on the other hand was amazing food/ service and the hotel 🏨
OT
OpenTable Diner
South Wales
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 10, 2022
overall4food3service5ambience4
Staff and service was amazing.
NW
NicolaW
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on June 11, 2022
overall2food1service3ambience2
Myself and husband both had steak it was so over seasoned with salt i could not eat it the chips we’re also the same will not be returning.
EC
ElaineC
Manchester
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely delicious meal with impeccable service. I have a serious food allergy to sesame (Anaphylaxis). I do worry when eating out but was in very safe hands. The staff went over and above with service to please us. Cannot recommend highly enough
JT
JoanneT
Manchester
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 22, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
A beautiful and intimate place to dine and great service
KM
KennethM
Manchester
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 1, 2022
overall4food3service3ambience4
Sooo much pepper that I had to order (and pay) for a new steak...
M
Mirish1976
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on April 17, 2022
overall3food3service1ambience5
Food was just okay curry very hot and rice was very hard .My partners meal looked and tasted a lot better . The biggest issue in this restaurant is the staff and their lack of warmth to the customer . The place was not busy but they still failed to check in with diners to clear plates , check if deserts were required or drinks needed ordering . There was one waitress who to be fair was helpful but apart from that I’m afraid the rest of the staff including the manager need to really up their customer service skills .
TB
TonyB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent service from the team. Food cooked to perfection. Will definitely return.
HG
HelenG
Manchester
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on March 19, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience5
Very welcoming. Johanna and David were excellent at looking after us. Unfortunately we waited an hour for our main course which when arrived was extremely good. For the inconvenience we were given our desserts for free. The seating is very comfortable and relaxing. I would certainly visit again.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Cheshire
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on February 25, 2022
overall2food2service1ambience3
Starter good main course overcooked and not enough staff so waiting a long time also brought wrong wine which we had to pay extra for! Too short staffed to argue as no time!
SB
StefaniaB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
My friend and I had a lovely dinner . Food was tasty and service was good. The stuff was friendly and professional. Will go back next time I’m in Manchester

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
- Contactless payment available

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

No:55 Restaurant and Bar is rated 3.9 stars by 21 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sep 28, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

Experiences are available.

55 Portland St, Manchester, Greater Manchester M1 3HP

Additional information

Cross street
Located inside Clayton Manchester City Centre Hotel on Portland St.
Neighborhood
Manchester
Hours of operation
Dinner Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–10:00 pm
Cuisines
British, Afternoon Tea, Meat
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
None
Payment options
AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Nathaniel Farrel
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.claytonhotelmanchestercitycentre.com/restaurants-bars/55-restaurant-and-bar/
Phone number
0161 433 7580

No:55 Restaurant and Bar

Make a reservation

Additional information

Afternoon Tea with Prosecco

While You Wait

Olives£3.50

Hummus£5.00

Crispy Whitebait£5.50

Artisan Bread£6.00

To Start

Soup of the Day£6.00

Heritage Tomatoes£8.50

Salt & Pepper Calamari£8.50

Pressed Ham Hock£6.00

Caesar Salad£9.00

Torched Citrus Cured Salmon£9.00

From the Grill

Butchers Cut£22.00

Sirloin

Ribeye

Grilled Pork Loin£17.00

Chicken Breast£16.00

Cheeseburger£16.00

Vegan Beyond Meat Cheeseburger£15.00

From the Stove

Duck Breast£22.00

Guinness Battered Haddock£16.50

Wild Mushroom Orzotto£15.00

Pan Seared Salmon£18.00

Vegan Thai Yellow Curry£16.50

Crispy Gnocchi£13.00

Sides

French Fries£4.00

Hand Cut Chips£4.50

Guinness Battered Onion Rings£4.50

Tenderstem Broccoli£5.00

Sesame & Soy Bok Choy£5.00

Wild Mushroom Fricassee£5.00

Heritage Tomato Salad£5.00

Truffle and Parmesan Fries£5.00

To Finish

Lemon and Rhubarb Pavlova£8.00

Salted Caramel and Banana Tart£8.00

Mini Nutella Doughnuts£8.00

Apple & Cinnamon Tarte Tatin£8.00

Flourless Chocolate Cake£8.00

Selection of Local Ice Creams and Sorbets, Honeycomb£7.00

Selection of Local and Irish Cheeses£12.00

Wine

White Wine

Los Romeros Chardonnay, Chil

Pontebello Pinot Grigio, Venezie, Italy

La Campagne Viognier, Pays d`Oc, France

Son Excellence Sauvignon Blanc, France

Pouilly-Fumé, Domaine Chatelain, France

Gavi di Gavi, Enrico Serafino, Italy

Les Sarments Chablis, Vignerons de Chablis, France

Red Wine

Luis Felipe Edwards Lot 18 Merlot, Chile

La Campagne Shiraz Pays d`Oc, France

Élevé Pinot Noir, Vin de France, France

Portillo Malbec, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina

Don Jacobo Rioja Crianza, Bodegas Corral, Spain

Passori Rosso, Veneto, Italy

Chianti Superiore, Il Leo, Ruffino, Italy

Rosé Wine

Marchesini Pinot Grigio

Whispering Hills Zinfandel, California

Champagne & Sparkling

Galanti Prosecco Extra Dry, Italy

Galanti Prosecco Rose Extra Dry, Italy

Louis Dornier et Fils Brut, France

Louis Dornier et Fils Brut Rosé, France

Laurent-Perrier La Cuvée Brut NV, France

Bottled Beers

Heineken£5.75

Birra Moretti£5.50

Non-Alcoholic Beer

Heineken 0%£5.00

Draught Beer & Cider